US President Donald Trump is currently in Asia for crucial trade discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, the UK chancellor is pushing for a trade deal in the Gulf region, and the US Federal Reserve is navigating its upcoming meeting without key economic data.
Highlighted in this podcast:
Insight on Trump-Xi summit from Scott Bessent
UK chancellor’s efforts for Gulf trade talks
US economic uncertainty amid shutdown as Fed considers rate cut
Market anticipation as Argentines head to the polls
This episode of FT News Briefing was created by Ethan Plotkin, Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Alexander Higgins handled the mixing, with additional support from Peter Barber. Topher Forhecz is the acting co-head of audio at FT. Theme music for the show is by Metaphor Music.
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